Taylor teaches group djembe classes and private lessons to beginners as well as dedicated drummers.  Students learn proper hand technique and timing while practicing traditional djembe rhythms.  These classes also include dounun lessons on drums provided.  Djembes may be rented if necessary. Check the following schedule to find a class that's best for you.

• Cornerstone, Oak Park
• Old Town School, Chicago
• Danza Viva Dance Studio, Oak Park, IL
  
• Sherwood Conservatory, Chicago
• Private Lessons
• Kids
• Moustapha Bangoura
• Sanctuary Crystal, On Far South Side

DJEMBE TECHNIQUE CLASS
Saturday mornings, 10-11:00 am

What is the Djembe technique class? Many of my students have told me for a long time that it would be great to have a class dedicated solely to tone and slap, so here it is! 

Why would you take this class?

• Because you have been studying for quite a while and you are annoyed that your tone and slap are not as clear as you would like...
• Because you are just getting into this whole djembe thing and you want to start in earnest on the path of clear tone and slap...
• Because you want to have your chops pushed so that you can play whatever you want more freely...

All OTS classes are on-going in 8-week sessions.  Sign up through the school by calling the above number.  Days and times listed below are subject to change.  For the latest schedule, get their catalogue.

For these classes, if you do not have your own djembe drum, you can rent one through the Different Strummer at the Old Town School on Lincoln. Be sure to reserve it before the session starts.

Danza Viva Dance Studio
46 Lake Street
Oak Park, Illinois 60302

This is a new class (Djembe Drums - African Drumming) that I am offering at Danza Viva in Oak Park on Thursdays, from 6-7 pm. The Summer session runs from June 16th to July 27. To register, visit http://www.danza-viva.com/register.htm

Sherwood Conservatory of Music
1312 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
www.sherwoodmusic.org
312-427-6267

RHYTHM FOR NON-PERCUSSIONISTS
Monday evenings, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Classes run in 8-week sessions.  Drum rentals are available through Holy Goat Percussion.  Call the school to register or for more information.

PRIVATE LESSONS
Call Taylor to arrange one-on-one djembe lessons.  Locations may vary.
$45 per hour. Travel charges may apply.

Kids

Gallery 37
Taylor is currently teaching a djembe/dounun class for high school students through Chicago's Gallery 37 arts/job training program.

In teaching children and the mentally handicapped through special courses offered by the Chicago Park District, Evanston YMCA, and most recently Gallery 37, Taylor has witnessed how drumming expands learning and comprehension.  It also builds character.  Children acquire discipline, patience, focus, and the ability to cooperate. 

The long-term positive effects that arise from teaching these essential skills are too compelling to neglect.  To develop a West African drumming course for your primary, high school, or college class, contact Taylor directly at 708-763-8633.

Sanctuary Crystal
5524 Cal Sag Rd. on the far south side 708-396-2833.

Classes are the 2nd Friday of the month, starting at 7:00pm till 8:30pm, fee is $20. If you don't have a drum let me know and I can bring extra drums. The rental fee is $5 per drum, per class. Contact Dawn Curtis at 708-424-7145 to enroll. Drums are available for purchase and repair.
...and the beat goes on!